Media advisory - Transport Canada to announce important investments at the Wollaston Lake Airport

WOLLASTON LAKE, SK, Aug. 31, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Secretary of State for Rural Development, Buckley Belanger, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will announce funding to improve accessibility, reliability, and airport safety at the Wollaston Lake Airport.

Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the announcement.

Date
Tuesday, September 1, 2026       

Time
10:30 a.m. [Central Standard Time]

Location
Wollaston Lake Airport
Wollaston Lake, SK S0J 3C
(Note: The airport is located adjacent to the intersection of Wharf Street and Welcome Street.)

Media representatives are asked to register by email for this in person event by contacting Media Relations at Transport Canada.  

Notes for media

• Please include "RSVP for September 1 news conference" in the subject line of the email.

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SOURCE Transport Canada - Ottawa

Contacts: Philippe-Alexandre Langlois, Director of Communications, Office of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Ottawa, 873-455-2432, [email protected]; Media relations, Transport Canada, Ottawa, 613-993-0055, [email protected]